21To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 5 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Ship Pyomingo from Leghorn I have received a letter from Mr. Appleton, a copy of which is enclosed—the articles shall be forwarded by the first vessel to Alexandria or Georgetown— I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson President U.S.”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 June and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure:...
22To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 7 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The articles mentioned in Mr. Appletons letter , were all yesterday put on board a Sloop bound to Alexandria, commanded by Capt Michael Fisher— I have written to the Collector of that Port, requesting him to forward them—not knowing of the opportunity until late in the afternoon, and the Pyomingo yet remaining in the stream, it has not been in my power to ascertain the charges of the...
23To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 16 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The charges paid on the importation by the Pyomingo, amount to thirty five dollars and fourteen cents, ⅌ memorandum enclosed— I have the honor to be, very respectfully—Sir your obedient servant RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 June and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found.
24To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 20 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent to the care of the Collector at Alexandria, by Capt. Wm. Sutherland in the Scho. two friends, two books , addressed to you, which I received from Lieut Leonard on his return from France— This is the first opportunity I have had to send them by water—I was apprehensive they would be injured, if sent by land— I have the honor to be, very respectfully—Sir, your obedient servant RC (...
25To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 24 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Soon after the receipt of your letter of the 30th ultimo, I received the enclosed from Mr Lee—the Fabius having put into New Port— I have been in constant expectation of the arrival of the Ship in this Port, but have not since heard any thing further from her—from the peculiar quality of the wine, and not knowing, but some circumstance might happen to compel the unlading of the ship at New...
26To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 5 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the ship Cato, capt. Snow, from Lisbon, I have received a letter from Mr Jarvis, which is herewith transmitted,—I shall pay particular attention to the wine , and when the severity of the weather abates, ship it direct to the City of Washington, if opportunity offers early, if not, to the care of the Collector of Norfolk or Richmond—subject in the mean time to any orders you shall be...
27To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 28 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 8th instant I have had the honor to receive, and this day I received a letter from Mr. Barnes, a copy of which is enclosed, the Mercury is not yet entered, the Fabius has arrived, but the wine and fruit by her not yet landed—the wine by the Cato is in store, which I shall ship by the first Vessel to Richmond—the wines by the Fabius and Mercury by the first Vessel to...
28To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 22 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is Capt. Lee’s bill of lading for 5 boxes, 2 cases and one small sample box of wine and 3 boxes of sweetmeats. I also shipped yesterday on board the Schooner New York, Nathaniel Thomson Master one pipe of Lisbon wine to the care of Messrs. Gibson & Jefferson at Richmond. The present are the first opportunities I have had since the arrival of the wines that appeared to me proper to...
29To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 4 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Ship Independence, from Leghorn, I have received a letter from Mr. Appleton, enclosing bill of lading for two boxes tuscan wine, said to contain one hundred bottles— When opportunity offers I shall ship them to Alexandria or Georgetown, unless, you direct otherwise— I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.
30To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 8 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day received your letters of the 4th and 5th instant, and have handed the enclosures to Capt. Shaw— I have the honor to be, with great respect, Sir, your obedient servant MHi : Coolidge Collection.